New Jersey Firearm Laws

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The New Jersey State Police is not authorized to provide
legal advice to private parties.

For informational purposes only, New Jersey firearm laws and
procedures may be derived from state and federal statutes,
state and federal administrative codes, New Jersey Attorney
General guidelines and case law. Please note that this information
and these references may not be exhaustive in addressing your
issue.

The state criminal statutes sections that pertain to firearms
can be found in New Jersey Title 2C, Chapter 39. Firearms,
Other Dangerous Weapons and Instruments Of Crime (N.J.S. 2C:39-1
et seq.) and Chapter 58. Licensing and Other Provisions Relating
to Firearms (N.J.S. 2C:58-1 et seq.).

The state administrative codes sections that pertain to firearms
can be found in New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13, Chapter
54. Firearms and Weapons (N.J.A.C. 13:54-1 et seq.).

On August 19, 1996, the New Jersey State Attorney General
issued guidelines regarding the "Substantially Identical"
provision in the State's assault firearms laws, N.J.S. 2C:39-1w(2).
These guidelines define, in addition to the firearms specifically
enumerated as assault firearms in N.J.S. 2C:39-1w(1), those
firearms which are manufactured under any designation which
are also classified as assault firearms.

Because the New Jersey State Police is not authorized to provide
legal advice to private parties, you may wish to consult with
independent legal counsel or conduct your own research.

Again, please note that this information and these references
may not be exhaustive in addressing your issue. As a courtesy,
the New Jersey State Police has provided to you with links
to the New Jersey legislature website to Chapters 39 and 58
of New Jersey Title 2C. Additionally, copies of the New Jersey
Administrative Code Title 13, Chapter 54 , and the New Jersey
State Attorney General guidelines regarding the "Substantially
Identical" provision in the State's assault firearms laws
are being provided to you.